Hull councillor’s role ‘untenable’ after Nazi salute

Labour councillor Alan Gardiner faced backlash after appearing to perform a Nazi salute during a council meeting in Hull. The vice-chair of a local synagogue deemed Gardiner’s position “untenable” and expressed shock and outrage on behalf of the Jewish community. Gardiner apologized for his actions, claiming they were made in irony during a heated debate. The incident occurred during a meeting where council tax was raised, and Labour is currently reviewing the footage as part of an ongoing investigation.